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CHARITY HANDBALL TOURNAMENT

27^th-28^th of August

St. Mellans Handball Courts

St. Mellans Handball club have agreed to host a charity handball tournament in aid of CANCER RESEARCH. The tournament will consist of 64 players from all across Monaghan, Tyrone, Armagh and perhaps further a field. There will be an initial round of 32 timed games with the losers proceeding to the shield and the winners to the cup. After Saturday’s games the tournament will be down to the last 16 with the outstanding fixtures to be played on the Sunday.

The entrance fee is €20 and every penny of the proceeds will go directly towards Cancer Research which I’m sure you agree is a very worthy charity as there are over 20,000 new cases of cancer and over 7,500 cancer deaths in Ireland per year.

Interest in the event is high with some high profile players from across Monaghan and the surrounding border areas already signed up.

The weekend promises to be a great spectacle for handball within our county and our near neighbours. Food will be provided for all throughout the weekend.

Anyone interested in partaking in the tournament are asked to contact Eoin on 047-87358, 087-2932697 or 0044-7805725460

Handball AGM: We held our AGM on Wednesday night last, September 3rd 2009. As usual, it was a well attended meeting with some old and new faces.

The following committee were elected: Chairperson OJ Mc Clave, ViceChair Darren O Reilly, Secertary Barry Treanor, Assistant Sec Declan Mc Kenna, Treasurer Kevin Treanor, Assistant Treas Frank Mc Kenna and PRO Peadar Mc Cluskey. Elected Committee Members were John Treanor, Michael Mc Carron, Brian Mc Kenna, Christopher Mc Kenna, Stephen Callery, Peter Mc Cartan, Michael Todd and John Kelly.

We would like to thank the outgoing committee and wish the new one all the best in the year ahead. We are now going to lift membership for the coming year on the next 3 Friday nights, 11th, 18th and 25th of September between 9-10pm. Adults 30 euros, 3rd Level students 15 euros. No pay No play. We will also be taking Juvenile Registration on the 11th of September between 8-9pm 5 euros. Keep eyes open for notes in the Standard and local Bulletin.

TOP SEEDED HANDBALL PLAYERS IN ST. MELLANS

Owen Mc Kenna, Charlie Shanks, Seamus O Tuoma, Tony Healy, Paul Brady, Ricky Mc Cann, Conor Jordan, and Sean Devine.

U-12 BLITZ IN ST MELLANS SAT 28TH MARCH 2009

Good Luck: 7/03/09 The U-16 team and mentors wish the very best of luck to Padraig Mc Kenna (U-16 Singles)  & Christopher Mc Kenna (U-16 Doubles with partner Terry Mc Elvaney, Monaghan)  when they play in the All Ireland Handball Semi Finals this weekend in Roscommon.

Feb 09 Congratulations: to local handballers Padraig McKenna who won the All Ireland Colleges u-15 Championship and Christopher McKenna who along with Terry Mc Elvaney of Monaghan  won the All-Ireland Colleges u-17 Doubles Championship with St. Macartans. The successful duo were coached by Michael Todd. This was no doubt a huge achievement for St Macartans and indeed for St. Mellans handball Club and it is worth noting that the last time the Sem won this doubles  competition  the coach was Fr Sean Nolan. The players were Anthony Cadden R.I.P.of Scotstown and Liam Mc Gowan from Donegal. Congratulations to Padraig, Christopher, Terry and Michael.

Congratulations and best wishes in the All-Ireland Semi Finals to Daniel Mc Kenna on winning the U-16 Ulster title, to Padraig Mc Kenna who won the U-15 title and to Christopher Mc Kenna & Terry Mc Elvaney who won the U-16 doubles title. They now go on to play in the All Ireland Semi Finals in the next few weeks.

Hard Luck to Fergal O Neill and Daragh Mc Ginn who are beaten in the U-14 doubles final. 

Emerald Masters B Final: Congratulations to O.J. Mc Clave on wining this Ulster title by defeating an Antrim opponent.

19/02/08 St. Mellans Handball Club:  Colleges All Ireland Semi Finals: Christopher Mc Kenna & Padraig Mc Kenna represent St. Macartan’s College, Monaghan in the All Ireland Junior Doubles Semi finals this Sat. in Clogh. They play a double pairing from Patrician Academy , Mallow. The best of luck to both young players and their coach Michael Todd who has done a lot of hard work with these boys. Full report next week. 

 Tyrone County U-16 League: A number of players from Monaghan and Tyrone took part in this league. It was very fitting that 2 of our players made the final with Daniel Mc Kenna winning the first semi final and Padraig Mc Kenna the other. Congratulation to Padraig on winning the final by beating fellow club man Daniel over 3 games.

Adult Co. Championships Nov. 1 Final: Hard luck to John Treanor who was beaten by M. Houlihan, Tydavnet 21-18, 21-5.  

Junior County League Final: Congratulations to  Conor Mc Ginnity  on winning this Final by defeating a Carrick opponent.  

Emerald Masters Singles Ulster Semi Final: Best of luck to Michael Mc Carron and Michael Todd who play in these semi finals this Sunday. Hopefully both will make the final. 

 Juvenile Training U-16 Fri. 7-8p.m. Sunday 4-5.30p.m. Beginners & U-12 Wed. 7-8p.m.

12/02/08 St. Mellans Handball Club:  Ulster Championships Singles and Doubles: We had 5 players from the club taking part in this competition. Daniel Mc Kenna U-16 singles, Padraig Mc Kenna U15 singles, Christopher Mc Kenna & Terry Mc Elvaney U15 doubles, Fergal O’ Neill & Daragh Mc Ginn U-14 doubles. These players are all representing the county. This was played on Sat. 16^th Feb. in St. Mellans. Full report next week. Good luck to al involved. Adult Co. Championships Congratulations to Conor Mc Ginnnity on winning the Junior singles final by defeating fellow club man Paul Donaghy. Nov. 1 final John Treanor v M. Houlighan was cancelled and re-fixed for Monday 18^th in Tydavent at 8p.m. Good luck to John. Nov. 2 Final Ian Treanor played Brendan Finan from Tydavent. Ian won the first game 21-19 and then lost the next 2. Hard luck Ian. Next year is a new year.  Cumnan Na Bunscoil Handball: Congratulations to Niall Rooney who got runner up in the U-13 singles, to Ryan Finnegan who got runner up in the U11 singles and to Gary Mc Kenna & Jamie Sherlock runners up in the U11 doubles.  Adult Co. League Finals: Best of luck to Michael Mc Carron in the senior finals and to Conor Mc Ginnity in the Junior finals. Adults Doubles Championships: Competition is ongoing in Nov. 4,3,2,1, junior, senior. Good luck to all taking part. Juvenile Training U-16 Fri. 7-8p.m. Sunday 4-5.30p.m. Beginners & U-12 Wed. 7-8p.m.

5/02/08St. Mellans Handball Club:  Adult Co. Championships This is now down to finals stage. Good luck to Ian Treanor Nov. 2, John Treanor Nov. 1, Conor Mc Ginnity and Paul Donoghue Junior. These finals take place next weekend. Full details in next weeks local papers. Juvenile Doubles Finals Championships: Takes place in St. Mellans this Sunday. Good luck to Chirstopher Mc Kenna & Darren Mc Clenaghan in U-16 and to Fergal O’ Neill and Daragh Mc Ginn in U-15. Ulster Colleges Finals: Good luck to Padraig Mc Kenna & Christopher Mc Kenna who play in the doubles final on Sat. in Cavan. Full report next week. Juvenile Training U-16 Fri. 7-8p.m. Sunday 4-5.30p.m. Beginners & U-12 Wed. 7-8p.m.

Handball:19/04/07
Juvenile Handball All Ireland Semi Finals: Hard luck to Christopher Mc Kenna who was defeated by Cork in the U-14 Doubles along with his partner T. Mc Elvaney from Monaghan and to Daniel Mc Kenna who was defeated by Kerry in the U-15 Singles last weekend in Limerick. It was a great achievement to get there and we have no doubt these boys will bring home gold next year.
Moy Furniture League: Congratulations to the Stoats on winning this competition on Wednesday 11th April. The Team was D. McClave, F.McKenna, P.McCluskey, L McKenna & I.Treanor

Winners all!!!!